Punch and Judy. (Later Elementary Level). By Eric Baumgartner. Willis. Primary Class 2 piece for the Piano Solo event with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. SMP Level 1 (Elementary); NFMC Level: Primary Class 2. 5 pages. Willis Music #12877. Published by Willis Music (HL.416565).
Description: This fast and lively dance is truly a tour de force for the elementary level student. Purpose: It offers octave changes, accidentals, staccato and legato phrases along with plenty of dynamic contrasts. Students will particularly enjoy the rapid 8th-note passages that are easy to learn and fun to play. Suggestions for Instruction: Key: C.
About SMP Level 1 (Elementary)
Very little hand movement and the introduction of 3 note chords.

Jazzabilities, Book 1 - Book Only. (Later Elementary Level). By Eric Baumgartner. Willis. Late Elementary. Softcover. 32 pages. Willis Music #12550. Published by Willis Music (HL.406699).
ISBN 1423481291. 9x12 inches.
The Jazzabilities series introduces the student to the sounds of jazz through short exercises and performance pieces. The emphasis is on developing rhythmic control through jazzy melodic and harmonic bits- in essence, building a jazz vocabulary. Many beginning jazz method or repertoire books are designed for the more experienced student. Jazzabilities Book 1 is written for the later elementary level student. It uses rhythmic durations and hand positions consistent with most level 2 method books. Swing eighths and bluesy accidentals are used throughout. There are no triplets in Book 1. The key to any successful performance is rhythmic control. Jazzabilities helps develop this control by isolating and mastering short rhythmic patterns before playing them. There are clear and simple instructions for the student and teacher in the book's introduction. Basic improvisation is also introduced.